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Ministry of Railways
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading in the month of October 2020 for Indian Railways
Loading crosses last year’s loading for the same period by 15 % while earning from freight is also 9% higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period
In the month of October 2020, Indian Railways loading was 108.16 million tonnes which is 15% higher compare to last year’s loading  for the same period
Ministry of Railways has held meetings with top leadership of iron & steel, cement, power, coal, automobiles and logistics service providers to strengthen and further boost the freight business
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading in the month of October 2020 for Indian Railways.
On mission mode, Indian Railways' Freight loading for the month of October 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.
In the month of October 2020, Indian Railways loading was 108.16 million tonnes which is 15% higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period . In this period Indian Railways earned Rs. 10405.12 Crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 868.90 Cr. higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period .
In the month of October 2020 Indian Railways loading was 108.16 million tonnes which includes 46.97 million tonnes of coal, 14.68 million tonnes of iron ore, 5.03 million tonnes of foodgrains, 5.93 million tonnes of fertilizers and 6.62 million tonnes of cement .
It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
It may be noted that improvements in freight movements will be institutionalized and incorporated in the upcoming zero based time table.
Also, to attract new business and incentivise other existing clients, Ministry of Railways has held meetings with top leadership of iron & steel, cement, power, coal, automobiles and logistics service providers.
Also, Business Development units at Zonal & Divisional levels and near doubling of freight speed is contributing to sustainable growth momentum inspite of blocked freight services in Punjab.
COVID 19 has been used by Indian Railways an opportunity to improve all round efficiencies and performances.
Ministry of Defence
Attracting youth to the Army
Recruitment in the Army is done regularly through Army Recruiting Offices  spread across the country including the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Recruitment from each district of the country is done at least once in the Recruiting Year .
To attract youth to join Army, Government has undertaken sustained campaign to create awareness among the youth on the advantages of taking up a challenging and satisfying career. Awareness campaigns, participation in career fairs and exhibitions, advertisements in print and electronic media, motivational lectures in schools, colleges are some of the measures in this direction.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri K.R. Arjunan in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Nationwide AHDF KCC campaign launched for providing Kisan Credit Card facility to all eligible Animal Husbandry,Dairy and Fishery Farmers
Three-month long campaign launched by FAHD Minister Shri ParshottamRupala as a part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav
As part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav,Nationwide AHDF KCC campaign officially launched by FAHD Minister Shri ParshottamRupala today throughvirtual mode.
In order to expand the benefit of Kisan Credit Card to all eligible animal husbandry,dairy and fishery farmers in the country, this department, in association with the Department of Fisheries  and the Department of Financial Services , is organizing a “Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign” from 15th November 2021 to 15th February 2022. The circular conveying the detailed guidelines for organizing this campaign has been issued to States on 10.11.2021.The necessary instructions to banks as well as State Government have also been issued by D/o Financial Services.
Livestock sector is crucial to the Indian economy today, comprising one third of the agriculture and allied sector GVA and having over 8% CAGR. At the same time, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries activities play a significant role in generating farmer income, particularly among the landless, small and marginal farmers and women, besides providing cheap and nutritious food to millions of people.It is need of the hour to provide reverential recognition to landless, small and marginal farmers and women involved in Animal Husbandry activities in the country and meet their institutional credit requirement for working capital needs through KCC so as to tap the potential of the sector and increase employment generation and income.
A Special Drive was organized last year, from 1st June 2020 to 31st December 2020, by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with Department of Financial Services, for providing AHDF KCC to eligible dairy farmers of Milk Cooperatives and Milk Producer Companies. As an outcome over 14 lakh fresh AHDF KCC has been sanctioned. However, since there are nearly 10 crore AHD farmers across the country, there is ample scope for expansion of this exercise beyond dairy cooperatives to cover other eligible dairy farmers as well as other animal husbandry activities.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.45% GS 2029’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.62% GS 2039’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.63% GS 2059’
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.17 per cent Government Stock, 2021’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.27 per cent Government Stock, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ) ‘6.45 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction,, ‘7.62 per cent Government Stock, 2039’ for a notified amount of Rs 1,000 crore  through price based auction,and  ‘7.63 per cent Government Stock, 2059’ for a notified amount of
Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 16,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1,000 crore each against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on October 18, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 18, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 18, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 22, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
President's Secretariat
Speech by the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the Banquet Hosted in Honour President of the United States of America
1. It is an honour to welcome you Mr. President and your esteemed delegation on your first State Visit to India. The past two days have been very special for us. Our people have rejoiced in the warmth of our friendship and the glow of our ties.
Mr. President,
2. Our relations are deep and abiding. Today, the ever-expanding orbit of our partnership encompasses the map of every single human endeavour. As economic partners, we have come a long way. The trading journey that began in the early 19th century, with ice from New England being offloaded on the shores of Madras, has today blossomed into a robust economic partnership, laced with expanding trade, innovative investments and new-age technology.
3. As the world’s largest democracies, we are deeply connected with each other through our people and their aspirations. The bedrock of Indian and American society has been hardworking middleclass families and that’s what makes us understand each other instinctively. Over 4 million people of Indian origin have made America their home. They are a living bridge between the American Dream and our vision of New India. Our bilateral canvas has many folds, but none more impressive than the one painted by the growing Indian student community in the US.
Mr. President,
4. You have been a friend of India in every sense. Time and again, you have shown your affection towards us in the most spectacular manner, whether by lighting the Diwali lamp at the White House, by joining our Prime Minister on stage to celebrate our partnership in Houston or by mesmerizing our people by your address at the Motera Stadium yesterday. Your charisma and the grace of the First Lady have won you millions of admirers in India. Your visit has, indeed, opened a new chapter in our ties.
Mr. President,
5. A century ago, American enterprise led to proliferation of apple orchards in our countryside, bringing prosperity to millions. Today, as we sit down to savour the fruits of that venture, Indian produced Red Delicious American apples; we will once again be reminded of the depth of our engagement, and as much the prospects of our future endeavours.
6. On that delectable note, Mr. President:
- I wish you and First Lady, greater health and happiness;
- I wish the American people everlasting peace and prosperity, and
- I wish our friendship ever greater warmth and affection.
Thank you.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Tea Garden Workers
The working conditions of tea garden workers in the country are governed by the Plantation Labour Act , 1951, administered by the Ministry of Labour & Employment and enforced by the concerned state governments, which, inter alia, provide for basic welfare services and amenities namely housing, medical and primary education, water supply and sanitation.
The Tea Board also extends certain welfare measures for the tea workers and their wards/dependents, which are supplemental in nature. The labour welfare measures are undertaken within the ambit of the Human Resource Development  component under the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme. The Tea Board has disbursed a sum of Rs.17.76 Crores in the last 4 years  and the current year  under the HRD component for the benefit of workers and their wards/dependents.
The workers of the tea industry are also covered by various industrial and social security legislations like the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, , the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and the Industrial Employment  Act, 1946.
The fixation of minimum wages for tea garden workers falls under the purview of State Governments as per the provision under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The wages of tea garden workers are fixed as per the agreement reached between producer associations and workers unions.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
CM of Andhra Pradesh calls on PM
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri @ysjagan called on PM.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends his greetings on Parsi New Year, Navroz
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Parsi New Year, Navroz.
The Prime Minister said, “Navroz Mubarak! Greetings on Parsi New Year. India cherishes the outstanding contribution of the Parsi community, which has made a mark in a wide range of fields. May the coming year bring peace and prosperity in everyone’s lives”.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Surplus Labour Force
The Government is committed to address the issues of labour work force in India, protect and safeguard the interest of the workers with due regard to create a healthy work environment for higher production and productivity. The Government has enacted several labour laws to provide social security, to create healthy working conditions, to ensure occupational safety and minimum wages for the workers.
Migration of surplus labour force from one place to another place is a continuous process and migrant workers keep moving in search of better livelihood options. Such workforce also keeps shifting from one sector to another depending upon the opportunities . In order to safeguard the interest of the migrant workers, the Central Government had enacted the Inter-State Migrant Workmen  Act, 1979 which, inter alia, provides for payment of minimum wages, journey allowance, displacement allowance, residential accommodation, medical facilities and protective clothing. However, the Inter-State Migrant Workmen  Act, 1979 has now been subsumed in the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020.
The Government has notified four Labour Codes, namely the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relation Code 2020; the Code on Social Security 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 after simplification, amalgamation and rationalization of 29 Central labour Laws, with an objective to strengthen the protection available to workers, including unorganised workers, in terms of statutory minimum wage, social security protection and healthcare of workers.
Recruitment to fill up the vacancies in Public Sector Undertaking is an on going process and is done in accordance with the relevant Recruitment Rules and guidelines issued by particular PSUs from time to time.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Gurudev Tagore on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Gurudev Tagore on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I bow to Gurudev Tagore on his Jayanti. In thought and action, he continues to inspire millions of people. He taught us to be proud of our nation, culture and ethos. He emphasised on education, learning and social empowerment. We are committed to fulfilling his vision for India."
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punya Tithi.Today, on Martyrs’ Day, the Prime Minister also paid homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.
Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered."
Ministry of Finance
BUDGET LAYS FOUNDATION AND STEERS ECONOMY FROM INDIA @75 TO INDIA @100
INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC FOCUS AND TECHNOLOGY ENABLED DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT 25 YEARS
FUTURISTIC AND HOLISTIC BUDGET WITH FOUR PRIORITIES
CURRENT YEAR GROWTH ESTIMATE STANDS HIGHEST AMONG ALL ECONOMIES @9.2%
PM GATISHAKTI TO GUIDE BIG PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
SABKA PRAYAS TOWARDS STRONG GROWTH
“We are marking Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and have entered into Amrit Kaal, the 25-year-long lead up to India @100” said the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament today. The Minister stated that this Budget seeks to lay the foundation and give a Blueprint to steer the economy over the Amrit Kaal of the next 25 years “from India @75 to India @100.”
Vision of Amrit Kaal:
The Minister said that the all-inclusive Welfare focus wherein complementing Macro Economic level growth focus with the Micro Economic level; promotion of digital economy and Fintech, technology enabled development, Energy Transition and Climate Action; and reliance on virtuous cycle from private investment with Public Capital Investment in order to crowd-in private investment are the areas in which we achieve our vision by attaining certain goals in coming 25 years.
Four priorities:
The Minister stated that PM GatiShakti; Inclusive Development; productivity enhancement & investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy transition and Climate action; and financing of investments are the 4 priorities of this futuristic and holistic budget.
Budget for Growth:
Highlighting the fact that with the estimated growth of 9.2% in the current year and India being the highest among all large economies, the Finance Minister said that this futuristic and inclusive budget continues to provide impetus for growth, which would ensure direct benefit to our Youth, Women, Farmers, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. PM GatiShakti shall guide ‘big public investments’ for modern infrastructure to be benefitted by the synergy of Multi-Modal Approach. She further said that the country’s strong resilience is being reflected in the sharp rebound and recovery of the economy.
Speed and Coverage of Vaccination Campaign:
The Minister expressed confidence and stated that the speed and coverage of the Vaccination Campaign and the accelerated development in health infrastructure in the past 2 years helped us to withstand challenges. She also reiterated that we are in a midst of an Omicron wave with high incidence but milder symptoms and asserted that ‘Sabka Prayas’ will help India to continue the journey of strong growth. The Minister also expressed strong commitment to encourage the poor to tap all opportunities as well as to provide necessary ecosystem to the middle class which is the vast section of population falling under various income brackets.
Ministry of Defence
Defence medical e-health services march ahead
The successful roll out of Ex-Defence OPD on e-Sanjeevani  platform on 07 May 2021 is further strengthened today. Retired AFMS doctors have come forward and extended their support to the needy patients in Rajasthan. Twenty-one doctors are providing free consultation to those who don’t have access to medical facilities nearby. This facility will be extended to other states shortly.
The Medical Branch at Head Quarters Integrated Defence Staff in
co-ordination with C-DAC Mohali has developed an e-ICU on the e-Sanjeevani platform. This portal was rolled out today by Surgeon Vice Admiral Rajat Datta, Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services . The event was attended by Lt Gen Madhuri Kanitkar, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff , three DG’sMS of Army, Navy & Air Force and the Commandants & doctors of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Covid Hospital as well as other covid hospitals run by Armed Forces Medical personnel across the country.
This portal will help the Medical Officers to get real time consultations from Senior Intensivists and Medical Specialist, in managing their patients, thus proving the adage “Much more with Much less”. This is based on Hub & Spoke model where Intensivists and Medical Specialists are at the Hub and the Medical Officers are at the Spokes. This will help leverage technology to overcome specialist shortages as part of Digital India mission.
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
To boost farmers’ income, additional commodities  included for the subsidy through Kisan Rail transportation
Under ‘Operation Greens – TOP to Total’ scheme of Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Food Processing Industries , 50% subsidy is being extended on transportation of notified fruits and vegetables
To incentivise farmers to transport their agricultural produce through Kisan Rail, Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Food Processing Industries have included Mandarin  and Turmeric  in the list of eligible Fruits and Vegetables for 50% transportation subsidy through any type of train service provided by Indian Railways under Operation Greens – TOP to TOTAL. Ministry of Food Processing Industries  is providing 50% subsidy on transportation of any Fruits and Vegetables through any type of train service provided by Indian Railways under Operation Greens – TOP to TOTAL.
Eligible Items under subsidy already:
Fruits- Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Litchi, Papaya, Mousambi, Orange, Kinnow, Lime, Lemon, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit, Apple, Almond, Aonla, Passion fruit and Pear;
Vegetables - French beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies , Okra, Cucumber, Peas, Garlic, Onion, Potato and Tomato.
Kisan Rail ensures agro products reach from one corner to another corner of the country in a quick time by faster transportation benefitting both the farmers and the consumers. The Kisan Rail catering to the requirements of small farmers and small traders is proving to be not only a game changer but also a life changer as it fulfils the endeavour of increasing the income of farmers.
Kisan Rail is surely changing the lives of farmers with the assurance of better price with faster & cheaper transportation, providing seamless supply chain, preventing the destruction of perishable farm produce thereby opening up the scope to increase the income of farmers.
It is worth mentioning that Indian Railways is continuously making efforts to move the agro products through freight trains. Even during the lockdown, the freight trains of Indian Railways were moving to ensure continuous supply of essential commodities so that no part in the country should face any hardship. There has been significant improvement in loading of crops like wheat, pulses, fruits, vegetables with more rakes.
Ministry of Defence
Field Firing Range
There are 52 Field Firing Ranges  with the Army.Criteria for setting up of new firing range are as under:-
- Training and operational requirements of the Field Formations.
- Dependency of troops on the Field Firing Range.
 Availability of land to satisfy the danger area template for the weapon system envisaged to be fired.
 Availability of good road and rail communication network.
 Economically viable justification of acquiring a Field Range in the vicinity of the cantonments.
The requirement of setting up firing ranges is to cater for induction of new equipment as and when inducted into Service. The same is worked out as per the capability development plan.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Rahul Kaswan in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 103 /2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.98/2021-CUSTOMS , dated 16th December, 2021 with effect from 25th December, 2021.
In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No.18 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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